Everyone has different reasons for supporting the monarchy in New Zealand. Here are ten great reasons to be proud of our great system:
• Monarchies are much more stable and far more successful at protecting democracy than republics.
• New Zealand's monarchy has a team of three people working at the top level of government, not just the usual one or two.
• Monarchies select their heads of state based on a fair and neutral process, not based on personal popularity, wealth, or through political scheming.
• Monarchies are more gender balanced, multi-cultural, and inclusive than republics.
• In a world full of divisions and selfishness, New Zealand shares its head of state with 15 other countries.
• The Queen is a completely apolitical head of state. She represents all New Zealanders regardless of their political views. This cannot happen in a republic.
• Monarchies have statistically proven to foster greater trust between citizens.
• Our monarchy is the least expensive political system available to the NZ taxpayers, and definitely provides the best possible value.
• Monarchy is government by a person, for the people, not government by a document for a document.
• The monarchy adds more colour and ceremony to government. It is the art in government.
